It was Saturday, the day of John's party. Catherine and Steve were getting the guests while John and Steven had fun.
"Did you see this little girl who came now? Her name is Alice" Catherine told Steve.
"Yes. What about her?" Steve asked.
"Steven and John dispute for her attention, and I don't like it, that's not good." Catherine said.
"Do you think they'll grow up and dispute the same girl? That would be terrible." Steve said.
"I'm afraid of it. I don't want either of them to suffer." Catherine said.
"Me neither, but they're just kids, Cath. Until they grow up a lot will change." Steve said, putting his arm around her shoulder.
"I think all the guests are here. I'll see if everyone is being well served," Catherine said.
All right, Cath. I'm going to sit at Danny and Rachel's table.
John ran to Catherine and hugged her legs.
"Mom, my party is beautiful, thank you." John said, smiling at her.
"You deserve it, darling. Now go have some fun!" Catherine said, running a hand through his hair.
John was playing with his friends and Steven also ran to his mother.
Mommy, when's my birthday? Steven asked.
"Three months from now, son."
"Am I'll to have a party like that, too?" Steven asked.
"Of course, my love. You deserve a party as much as your brother. I'm going to do a lovely party for you too. Now go play with your brother. Love you!" Catherine said to Steven.
A few minutes later Catherine sat at the table with Steve, Danny, and Rachel.
"What is it, Cath? Are you feeling bad?" Steve asked.
"I'm feeling a little pain, but I'm going to get better. Don't worry." Catherine said.
"Are you sure?" He asked, stroking her belly.
Yes. Our neighbors have arrived. Can you receive them? Catherine asked Steve. She wasn't well, but she didn't want to ruin John's party.
"Of course my dear." Steve said, standing up.
Go with him, Danny. Let's talk a little. Rachel said.
"It's all right." Danny said, getting up too.
"I think they want bad mouth us, Danny." Steve said, smiling.
"Of course," Catherine said, smiling too.
"I'll be right back". Steve said, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
"So, Catherine, what are you feeling?" "I see you're nervous." Rachel said, worried about Catherine.
"I'm feeling the same things I felt when Steven was about to be born, but I'm only six months pregnant. I'm scared, Rachel."
"This can be serious, go to the hospital now." Rachel said.
"Look at John! He's having a lot of fun and I don't want to ruin his party." Catherine said, putting her hands on her belly.
"Well, if the pain worsens I advise you to go to the hospital immediately." Rachel said.
"Okay, Rachel."
Steve greeted the neighbors who had arrived and was surprised to see Marcy and her mother arriving at John's birthday, accompanied by Michael.
Hello! Marcy said, holding out her hand to Steve.
Hi, Steve said, squeezing her hand.
Michael, and Marcy's mother, didn't speak to Steve.
"Where's John? I have a gift for him." Marcy said.
"He's playing with his friends, because now he has friends." Steve told her.
Catherine saw the three of them coming and was discouraged.
"Oh no, there's nothing left to do away with my night." Catherine thought.
"Your family just arrived, Rachel." Catherine said.
"Not my family! Danny's family!" Rachel said, smiling.
Marcy went to John and hugged him.
"Happy birthday, son!" Marcy said and handed the present to John.
"Thank you, Mom Marcy." John said.
"Now you call me by the name? What's new?" Marcy asked.
"Because I have my mom Catherine now," John answered.
"She's not your mother, John. Your mother is me. She doesn't even like you for real." Marcy told him, cruelly.
"This isn't true!" John said, with tears in his eyes.
John looked at her hurtly, and walked over to Catherine. Catherine saw him sad, head down.
"What happened, John?" Catherine asked.
John walked over to Catherine and hugged her. "You like me, Mama, don't you?" He asked.
"Of course, my love. Don't ever let someone say no, I love you and I don't want to see you sad today. Today is your day, okay?" Catherine said, kissing his forehead.
John just nodded, hugging her one more time!
"Now go play! Don't be sad! And remember: I love you! Put your gift in the gift box."
John went to save his present, and Catherine watched him.
"Did you see that, Rachel? She came and in a second she already wanted to make John turn against me." Catherine said in annoyance.
Steven also came running to Catherine again.
"Mom, John's mom is here. She's already pushed me to the floor, remember?" Steven asked.
"Yes, son, I remember. But she's not going to dare touch you today. Your Dad and I'll not let her hurt you. Catherine said, kissing him.
"Okay, Mom, I'm going to play." Steven said and ran off again.
"Both of they are very affectionate with you, Catherine. That's very sweet." Rachel said.
"Thank you, Rachel." Catherine said, smiling.
Steve returned to the table where Catherine and Rachel were.
"Cath, I didn't invite them in. I don't know what they're doing here." Steve said.
"It's okay, Steve. Help me get up, I need to go to the bathroom." Catherine said, reaching for him.
Steve helped her and she went to the bathroom. Marcy followed.
Marcy went into the bathroom and teased Catherine.
"I see you didn't waste time and got pregnant soon, but kids don't hold husbands," Marcy said.
You're right. What keeps a marriage alive is love. That's why your marriage to Steve is over, he never loved you. The love of his life was always me. And why don't you spend that time with your child instead of teasing me? Be careful not to lose his love too, "Catherine replied.
Marcy didn't like Catherine's response and pulled her by the arm.
"Are you threatening me? Are you going to play my son against me?" Marcy said, yelling at her.
"I don't need to do this. You do it alone, you don't know, or don't want, to cultivate his love." Catherine said, pulling her arm again.
Rachel walked into the bathroom at Steve's request.
"Is everything all right, Catherine?" Rachel asked.
"Yes, Rachel. Thank you," Catherine said as she left the bathroom, and Rachel followed.
John was photographed with his mother, his grandmother and Michael, then with the guests and lastly with Catherine, Steve and Steven.
"Look at the happy family." Michael said mockingly.
After the photos, everyone sang and the cake was cut.
"And who's going to get the first piece of cake, son?" Steve asked.
Jonh paused to think, looked at everyone and then said: "I want to give the first piece of cake to the person who loves me, who takes care of me when I'm sick, who takes me to school, who hugs me and kisses me every day. It's you, Mom Catherine. " John said, handing the piece of cake over to her.